POLICE raided a cannabis farm and arrested an illegal immigrant in Oldbury after a tip off from concerned residents.
Officers raided the property in Knottsall Lane at 10am this morning (Tuesday) and found a cannabis factory in the process of being set up.
They tweeted that the electrics had been bypassed causing a danger to life close to nearby Moat Farm Infant School.
Following a tip off this morning from concerned residents in Bristnall the Neighbourhood team swooped on an address. Entry forced.Cannabis factory being made ready inside. One illegal immigrant arrested. Another example of hitting crime before it gets started! #OLDBURY #WMP pic.twitter.com/dd7VIzYoGw
— Oldbury Police (@OldburyWMP) January 21, 2020
A risk to life! Officers using powers under S.17 PACE to enter the address in Bristnall confirmed the electrics were bypassed🔥. Right in the middle of a residential area with a school to the rear. Unbelievable. #intherightplaces #OLDBURY #WMP pic.twitter.com/fzH18ip0S0
— Oldbury Police (@OldburyWMP) January 21, 2020
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